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[#636] Kartik is a folk dance of
Correct Answer

(A) Bundelkhand

Explanation

Solution: 'Kartik' dance is performed in Bundelkhand region in the month of 'Kartik' by dancers dressed as Srikrishna and Gopis.

[#637] Which one of the following is not a folk dance of Uttar Pradesh?
Correct Answer

(D) Muria

Explanation

Solution: The Muria dance is a famous folk dance of Madhya Pradesh and is performed near the Ghotul compound. The dance starts with the boys carrying ritualistic offerings along with the bridegroom to the ceremonial place. The Muria dances are of many types. In this dance, there are a variety of movements.

[#638] Which one of these folk dances, relates to the Braj region of U.P.?
Correct Answer

(A) Charkula

Explanation

Solution: Charkula is a dance performed in the Braj region of Uttar Pradesh. In this dance, veiled women balancing large multi - tiered circular wooden pyramids on their heads dance to songs about Krishna. Each pyramid has 108 lighted oil lamps arranged in a spiral. It is specially performed on the third day after Holi.

[#639] The main folklores of Uttar Pradesh are
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(D) Birha, Chaiti, Dhola

Explanation

Solution: The main folklores of Uttar Pradesh are - Rasia, Kajari, Alaha, Birha, Chaiti, Dhola.

[#640] North-Central Zone Cultural Centre is situated in -
Correct Answer

(B) Allahabad

Explanation

Solution: North Central Zone Cultural Centre is located in Allahabad. In 1985-86, seven cultural centres were established in Patiyala, Kolkata, Tanjavur, Udaipur, Allahabad, Dimapur and Nagpur.